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Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food, Birmingham, West Midlands

Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

4.8
4.8
1095 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
20:30
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Experience award-winning fine dining in a modern, contemporary setting while supporting our highly talented students on their journey to professional excellence. Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food offers top quality food and service delivered by students training on our chef, food service courses under the guidance of industry expert tutors at University College Birmingham.

Restaurant provides exceptional value for money for high levels of cooking, service, creative flair and quality seasonal produce. Our Dinner Menu might include delicious fish and shellfish, premium beef, lamb, poultry or game, and imaginative vegetarian dishes. This runs alongside a lunchtime menu providing excellent value for money. The restaurant also draws on a dedicated pastry section where our skilled student chefs produce an array of elegant desserts.

Please be aware that we are cashless for all payments.

By giving feedback, you can also help our students build their skills, knowledge and confidence.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Phone number
    0121 604 1010
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We can accommodate for dietary requirements, please advise in advance in the notes section of your reservation. We provide AA rosette award winning fine dining at a fraction of the high street costs.
  • Private party facilities
    Require other facilities? You can also book meeting rooms, lecture rooms and other specialist environments. Availability varies throughout the academic year, but if we can help you, we will. The restaurant is available for exclusive use for private events for lunches and or dinners. with the capacity to accommodate 120 guests, it is the perfect space. We offer menus to suit you and your guests, this can be for birthdays, Holy Communions, special anniversaries, we are here to help. For a private event only please call 0121 604 1000 and ask the Reception team to transfer you to Anna Hughes, Head of Commercial Sales.
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of Summer Row and Lionel Street
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park, Newhall Street
  • Public transit
    There are plenty of roadside parking spaces in the Summer Row area, as well as NCP car parks. There are also several bus stops and the restaurant is just a 15-20 minute walk from Moor Street and New Street train stations.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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What 1,095 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Food

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Ambience

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Best Value

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Innovative

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    British

  • Birmingham

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham

    Best Food

  • Birmingham

    Best Service

  • Birmingham

    Best Ambience

  • Birmingham

    Best Value

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Great for fine wines

  • Birmingham

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Birmingham College of Food's restaurant offers an outstanding dining experience with "exceptional food" and "enthusiastic service" from students. Guests praise the "great value for money" and appreciate the "delicious, well-presented meals." The friendly, professional atmosphere complements the "amazing culinary standards," making it a hidden gem in the city.

1,095 Reviews
  1. David

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu choices. Food of the highest quality.

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  2. Lisa

    Dorset

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super experience. The students did themselves proud. Excellent idea.

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  3. Ian

    Birmingham

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another revisit and never disappointed! Food and service both excellent. We’ll be back!

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  4. Sara

    Birmingham

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food as always although there has been quite a high price increase.

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  5. John

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been several times and its our favorite place to eat.

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  6. Carla

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Attentive service and deliciously cooked food. Really comes across that great care, pride and attention is given throughout. Wonderful!

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  7. Phillip

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Would recommend people try it a d give the students opportunity to learn whilst having a great meal. First time we have been but we will be back

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  8. Roland

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was not quite as good as usual. There was a long gap between each course and we had to ask for the wine to be topped up twice. I found 2 bones in my fish.

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  9. Christine

    Kent

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu was superb. Complimentary starter was exceptional Never fails to excell.

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  10. MaryL

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. All staff are friendly, professional and very attentive. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. Excellent value for money.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food

University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1JB

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of Summer Row and Lionel Street
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–7:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park, Newhall Street
  • Public transit
    There are plenty of roadside parking spaces in the Summer Row area, as well as NCP car parks. There are also several bus stops and the restaurant is just a 15-20 minute walk from Moor Street and New Street train stations.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    0121 604 1010
  • Catering
    We can accommodate for dietary requirements, please advise in advance in the notes section of your reservation. We provide AA rosette award winning fine dining at a fraction of the high street costs.
  • Private party facilities
    Require other facilities? You can also book meeting rooms, lecture rooms and other specialist environments. Availability varies throughout the academic year, but if we can help you, we will. The restaurant is available for exclusive use for private events for lunches and or dinners. with the capacity to accommodate 120 guests, it is the perfect space. We offer menus to suit you and your guests, this can be for birthdays, Holy Communions, special anniversaries, we are here to help. For a private event only please call 0121 604 1000 and ask the Reception team to transfer you to Anna Hughes, Head of Commercial Sales.
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